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Rapid response systems. Recognition and management of the deteriorating
patient
Ludikhuize, J.
Publication date
2014
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Citation for published version (APA):
Ludikhuize, J. (2014). Rapid response systems. Recognition and management of the
deteriorating patient.
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Contents
1 General introduction and outline of the thesis 9
Part I The deteriorating patient on the general ward 19
2 Identification of deteriorating patients on general wards;
Measurement of vital parameters and potential effectiveness of the Modified Early Warning Score
Journal of Critical Care; 2012
21
3 How nurses and physicians judge their own quality of care for deteriorating patients on medical wards: Self-assessment of quality of care is suboptimal
Critical Care Medicine; 2012
33
4 Prognostic models for predicting mortality in elderly ICU patients: A systematic review
Intensive Care Medicine; 2011
51
Part II Rapid Response Systems 75
5 Rapid response systems in The Netherlands
Joint Commission journal on quality and patient safety; 2011 77
6 Measuring adherence among nurses one year after Training in applying the Modified Early Warning Score and Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation instruments Resuscitation; 2012
99
7 Standardized measurement of the Modified Early Warning Score results in enhanced implementation of a Rapid Response System: a quasi-randomized study
Submitted
115
8 Cost and Outcome of Medical Emergency Teams (COMET) study. Design and rationale of a Dutch multi-center study
British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research; 2013
131
9 Nationwide introduction of Medical Emergency Teams in the Netherlands. Analysis of the Cost and Outcome of Medical Emergency Teams (COMET) study
Submitted
149
10 Epilogue 169
11 Summary in English 181
Summary in Dutch 189
Appendices List of publications 197
Acknowledgements/Dankwoord 203
Curriculum vitae 211
